EP0932528A1 - Passive retention system for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Passive retention system for motor vehicles

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EP0932528A1
EP0932528A1 EP97912157A EP97912157A EP0932528A1 EP 0932528 A1 EP0932528 A1 EP 0932528A1 EP 97912157 A EP97912157 A EP 97912157A EP 97912157 A EP97912157 A EP 97912157A EP 0932528 A1 EP0932528 A1 EP 0932528A1
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seat belt
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Christian Amann
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Continental Safety Engineering International GmbH
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Siemens Restraint Systems GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/23—Inflatable members
    • B60R21/231—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
    • B60R21/23138—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration specially adapted for side protection
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/23—Inflatable members
    • B60R21/231—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
    • B60R21/23138—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration specially adapted for side protection
    • B60R2021/23146—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration specially adapted for side protection seat mounted

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  • the invention relates to a passive restraint system for a motor vehicle, which has at least one airbag module assigned to a vehicle seat for lateral protection of the head and possibly the head-thorax area of a person sitting in the vehicle seat.
  • the airbag module has at least one gas generator and one gas bag, into which the gas generator suddenly introduces gas upon a trigger signal. It is assumed that the person is additionally secured with a standard seat belt.
  • the front of the opponent typically first passes through the lower door area, whereby the pelvic area of the affected vehicle occupant is pushed towards the vehicle interior.
  • the glass panes of the doors burst and the side airbags are inflated.
  • the head and thorax area then makes an evasive movement in the direction of the inflated head airbag or head-thorax airbag.
  • the head of the vehicle occupant experiences a strong pitching movement, which can lead to damage to the neck area, which can result in long-term consequences such as migraine problems and others.
  • the problem presented always arises in the case of open vehicles such as convertibles that do not have an upper support structure, or else in the case of closed vehicles with open side windows.
  • the first proposed solution concerns the case where the seat belt is anchored in the structure of the vehicle, that is to say in the B or C pillar. It is proposed that the gas bag of the airbag module is arranged and has such a shape that it catches the seat belt, which is given a seat belt immediately after the trigger signal occurs, lifts it from the person's contact position and with increasing volume the strapless consumes, so that the seat belt, the gas bag in its fully inflated state on a lateral, outward swinging prevents such that the head and possibly the head-thorax region of the person does not essentially leave the contours of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle after contact with the gas bag.
  • the system provides that, immediately after the triggering signal for the airbag module has been generated, the seat belt is given a belt looseness that can be specified depending on the vehicle type, that is, the seat belt is given a (specifiable) length, for example by 30 or 40 cm, is extended.
  • the airbag is now arranged and shaped in such a way that it grips or catches the seat belt with increasing volume and lifts it outwards from the person's contact position.
  • the seatbelt of the seat belt is consumed, so that the airbag, when fully inflated, tightens the seatbelt again despite the previously given seatbelt.
  • the seat belt in turn, now prevents the gas bag from swinging sideways outwards, in such a way that the head and the head-thorax area remain within the contours of the vehicle even after contact with the gas bag.
  • the gas bag can have, for example, a type of V-shape which is open obliquely at the top and has two lateral legs.
  • the seat belt will then come into contact with the two legs of the airbag at the base of the V-shaped airbag.
  • the V shape mentioned is, however, only a very special embodiment. What is essential is the coordination between the volume of the airbag and the strapless to be lent. These are the two parameters by means of which the system can be adjusted so that the seat belt itself keeps the inflated airbag within the contours of the vehicle.
  • the second proposed solution relates to the case where the seat belt is no longer anchored in the vehicle structure but is integrated in the vehicle seat. In this case, the seat belt no longer needs to be caught.
  • the gas bag be arranged and such Form has that, in the filled state, it largely fills the space between the seat belt provided with a seat belt immediately after the trigger signal has occurred and the person and consumes the seat belt, so that the seat belt in its fully inflated state swings out on a lateral, outward-facing pendulum prevents such that the head and possibly the head / thorax area of the person after contact with the gas bag does not essentially leave the contours of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle.
  • the arrangement of the gas bag in the region of the exit point of the seat belt from the seat back is particularly preferred.
  • a blind ring through which the belt is guided is usually arranged at the exit point.
  • the airbag can be sewn with this blind ring, so that after the airbag module is triggered, this ring is blown away from its holder in the seat back.
  • the shape of the gas bag can dictate that the blind ring is blown away, for example, forward.
  • this blind ring still encloses the seat belt, so that - as mentioned - the belt does not need to be caught by the gas bag.
  • the award of the strapless is preferably be predefined, that is to say controllable.
  • the strapless that is caused by the side impact anyway due to the intrusion of the B-pillar into the vehicle interior.
  • the latter of course, only applies to seat belts that are anchored to the structure of the vehicle.
  • the predeterminable seat belt is preferred:
  • the seat belt in a motor vehicle usually runs from a seat belt retractor over the B-pillar and the D-ring (at the upper deflection point) over the chest of the motor vehicle occupant to the belt buckle when the belt is attached to the structure of the vehicle is anchored.
  • the seat-integrated seat belt With the seat-integrated seat belt, it emerges from the seat back and runs over the chest of the vehicle occupant to the belt buckle.
  • the seat-integrated seat belt also has a belt retractor that can be arranged in the lower seat back area.
  • the passive restraint system has an actuator which, via the seat belt retractor of the seat belt, deactivates its blocking mechanism immediately after the trigger signal occurs, which causes the airbag to inflate, which gives the preselectable belt slack and then the blocking mechanism of the seat belt retractor reactivated.
  • the actuator can be an electronic actuator. It is clear that all of these actions must take place within the shortest time, for example in the range from 10 to 30 msec.
  • the invention allows the gas bag to be integrated in the structure of the vehicle, for example in the interior trim of the vehicle door, but also to be integrated in the vehicle seat.
  • the latter is particularly preferred if the seat belt is also integrated in the seat, since this ensures the explained function of the blind ring with regard to the guidance of the seat belt.
  • FIGS. 1 to 6 the time sequence of the reaction of the restraint system within a vehicle after the occurrence of a side impact, each shown schematically from the front, and
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of the situation
  • a passive restraint system is shown with an airbag 1 integrated in the vehicle seat 2 and with a seat belt 5 anchored in the structure of the vehicle.
  • the situation inside the motor vehicle is shown briefly in FIG. approx. 10 msec after the impact on the driver's side.
  • the trigger signal for the gas generator has already been generated, which has then started filling the gas bag 1.
  • the person 6 sitting on the seat is additionally secured via the seat belt 5.
  • the mentioned strapless is not yet recognizable in this situation.
  • FIG. 2 shows how the seat belt 5 has been given a belt slack by the gas bag 1, which is being inflated, pulling out the belt, which is no longer blocked due to a mechanism at this time against rolling out, for a predeterminable period of time before the blocking mechanism the retractor is activated again.
  • the volume of the gas bag 1 has increased compared to FIG. 1 by further filling with gas.
  • FIG. 3 the gas bag comes to rest against the seat belt 5 and catches it in a V-shaped cutout 3. This leads to the seat belt 5 being lifted off the seat position on the person 6 (FIGS. 3, 4 ).
  • the gas bag is inflated to its maximum volume.
  • the locking mechanism of the belt retractor is activated again and the belt 5 is tightened again.
  • the head 7 of the person 6 moves due to the prevailing forces in the direction of the gas bag 1, where it finally immerses (Figure 6).
  • the restraint system must exert its maximum protective effect, ie the strapless is completely consumed due to the volume of the gas bag between the vehicle seat 2 and the belt 5.
  • the safe catching function of the gas bag is ensured in the illustrated embodiment by the slightly obliquely pointing upwards V Shape ( Figure 7) of inflated gas bag.
  • the belt loops and the gas bag 1 must be coordinated with one another in such a way that the latter does not essentially leave the passenger compartment 8, ie that the seat belt 5 prevents the gas bag 1 from performing an oscillating movement outwards.
  • the seat belt 5 which is present in every motor vehicle anyway, acts as a restraining element for the airbag 1, so that the head region of the person 6 also remains essentially within the passenger compartment 8.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a passive retention system for a motor vehicle. Said system has at least one airbag module assigned to a vehicle seat (2) to provide lateral protection of the head area of a person sitting in the vehicle and secured therein by a safety belt as an additional passive retaining component. It also comprises at least one gas generator and a gas bag (1). In response to an actuating signal the gas generator immediately sends gas into the gas bag. In one embodiment the gas bag is designed in such a way and is so shaped that it apprehends the safety belt (5) possibly with a predetermined amount of slack once the signal has been emitted, removes it from its restiny position on the person (6) and absorbs belt slack with the increase in volume. The result is that the belt (5) prevents the fully inflated gas bag (1) from tilting outwards towards the side so that the head area of the person (6) which is immersed in the gas bag (1) does not substantially move out of the passenger compartment (8) profile.

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Passives Rückhaltesystem für ein Kraftfahrzeug Passive restraint system for a motor vehicle
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein passives Rückhaltesystem für ein Kraftfahrzeug, welches wenigstens ein einem Fahrzeugsitz zugeordnetes Airbagmodul zum seitlichen Schutz des Kopfes und ggf. des Kopf-Thorax-Bereiches einer in dem Fahrzeugsitz sitzenden Person aufweist. Das Airbagmodul weist wenigstens einen Gasgenerator und einen Gassack auf, in den der Gasgenerator auf ein Auslösesignal hin schlagartig Gas einleitet. Es wird davon ausgegangen, daß die Person zusätzlich mit einem üblichen Sicherheitsgurt gesichert ist.The invention relates to a passive restraint system for a motor vehicle, which has at least one airbag module assigned to a vehicle seat for lateral protection of the head and possibly the head-thorax area of a person sitting in the vehicle seat. The airbag module has at least one gas generator and one gas bag, into which the gas generator suddenly introduces gas upon a trigger signal. It is assumed that the person is additionally secured with a standard seat belt.
Der Seitenaufprallschutz steht seit einiger Zeit im verstärkten Interesse der mit der Herstellung von Kraftfahrzeugen beschäftigten Industriezweige. Es gibt bereits Fahrzeuge, die serienmäßig über sogenannte Seitenairbags verfügen. Nur beispielhaft seien typische Seitenairbagkonstallationen erwähnt. So ist z.B. aus der EP -AI 0 560 501 ein System bekannt, bei dem einem Fahrzeugsitz ein separater Airbag für den Thoraxbereich und ein weiterer Airbag für den Kopfbereich zugeordnet ist. Ein kombinierter Kopf-Thorax-Airbag ist bekannt geworden aus der nicht vorveröffentlichten deutschen Patentanmeldung 195 29 829 der Anmelderin. Darin wird vorgeschlagen, einen zwei Kammern umfassenden Gassack an der Seite des Sitzes, dem das Modul zugeordnet ist, im Aufprallfalle aufzublasen. Eine der Kammern ist dabei dem Kopfbereich und die andere Kammer dem Thoraxbereich der auf dem betreffenden Sitz sitzenden Person zugeordnet.Side impact protection has been in the increased interest of the industries involved in the manufacture of motor vehicles for some time. There are already vehicles that have so-called side airbags as standard. Typical side airbag installations should only be mentioned as an example. For example, a system is known from EP-AI 0 560 501 in which a vehicle seat is assigned a separate airbag for the thorax area and a further airbag for the head area. A combined head-thorax airbag has become known from the not previously published German patent application 195 29 829 by the applicant. It proposes to inflate a gas bag comprising two chambers on the side of the seat to which the module is assigned in the event of an impact. One of the chambers is assigned to the head area and the other chamber to the thorax area of the person sitting on the relevant seat.
Im Falle eines Seitenaufpralls eines anderen Fahrzeugs durchtritt der Vorderwagen des Unfallgegners typischerweise zunächst den unteren Türbereich, wodurch der Beckenbereich des betroffenen Fahrzeuginsassen in Richtung auf das Fahrzeug innere geschoben wird. Typischerweise zerbersten die Glasscheiben der Türen und die Seitenairbags werden aufgeblasen. Der Kopf- und Thoraxbereich macht dann eine Ausweichbewegung in Richtung auf den aufgeblasenen Kopfairbag oder Kopf-Thorax-Airbag. Hier nun besteht die Gefahr, daß aufgrund des Auftreffens des Kopfes auf den Airbag dieser durch die nun glaslose Fensteröffnung hindurch nach außen pendelt. Der Kopf des Fahrzeuginsassen erfährt hierdurch aufgrund des fehlenden Widerstandes eine starke Nickbewegung, die zu Schädigungen im Halsbereich führen können, die Spätfolgen wie Migräneprobleme und anderes nach sich ziehen können. Die dargestellte Problematik ergibt sich im übrigen stets bei offenen Fahrzeugen wie Cabriolets, die über keine obere Stützstruktur verfügen, oder aber auch bei geschlossenen Fahrzeugen mit geöffneten Seitenfenstern.In the event of a side impact of another vehicle, the front of the opponent typically first passes through the lower door area, whereby the pelvic area of the affected vehicle occupant is pushed towards the vehicle interior. Typically, the glass panes of the doors burst and the side airbags are inflated. The head and thorax area then makes an evasive movement in the direction of the inflated head airbag or head-thorax airbag. Here, there is a risk that the head will swing onto the airbag through the now glassless window opening due to the impact of the head. As a result of the lack of resistance, the head of the vehicle occupant experiences a strong pitching movement, which can lead to damage to the neck area, which can result in long-term consequences such as migraine problems and others. The problem presented always arises in the case of open vehicles such as convertibles that do not have an upper support structure, or else in the case of closed vehicles with open side windows.
Vor diesem Hintergrund ist es die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein passives Rückhaltesystem der eingangs genannten Art so weiterzubilden, daß dafür Sorge getragen ist, daß der Kopf und ggf. der Kopf-Thorax-Bereich des betroffenen Fahrzeuginsassen im Falle eines Seitenaufpralls des Kraftfahrzeugs im wesentlichen innerhalb der Fahrzeugkontur verbleibt.Against this background, it is the object of the present invention to develop a passive restraint system of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that care is taken to ensure that the head and possibly the head-thorax region of the vehicle occupant concerned essentially in the event of a side impact of the motor vehicle remains within the vehicle contour.
Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Rückhaltesystem gemäß dem Anspruch 1 bzw. Anspruch 2. Weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.This object is achieved by a restraint system according to claim 1 or claim 2. Further advantageous developments result from the subclaims.
Der erste Lösungsvorschlag betrifft den Fall, daß der Sicherheitsgurt in der Struktur des Fahrzeugs verankert ist, also in der B- oder C-Säule. Es wird vorgeschlagen, daß der Gassack des Airbagmoduls so angeordnet ist und eine solche Form aufweist, daß er den Sicherheitsgurt, dem sofort nach dem Auftreten des Auslösesignals eine Gurtlose verliehen wird, fängt, ihn aus der Anlageposition an der Person heraus abhebt und mit zunehmendem Volumen die Gurtlose aufzehrt, so daß der Sicherheitsgurt den Gassack in dessen vollaufgeblasenem Zustand an einem seitlichen, auswärts gerichteten Auspendeln hindert, derart, daß der Kopf und ggf. der Kopf-Thorax-Bereich der Person nach Berührung mit dem Gassack die Konturen der Fahrgastzelle des Kraftfahrzeuges im wesentlichen nicht verläßt.The first proposed solution concerns the case where the seat belt is anchored in the structure of the vehicle, that is to say in the B or C pillar. It is proposed that the gas bag of the airbag module is arranged and has such a shape that it catches the seat belt, which is given a seat belt immediately after the trigger signal occurs, lifts it from the person's contact position and with increasing volume the strapless consumes, so that the seat belt, the gas bag in its fully inflated state on a lateral, outward swinging prevents such that the head and possibly the head-thorax region of the person does not essentially leave the contours of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle after contact with the gas bag.
Mit anderen Worten sieht das System vor, daß sofort nach der Generierung des Auslösesignals für das Airbagmodul dem Sicherheitsgurt eine je nach Fahrzeugtyp festzulegende, ggf. vorgebbare Gurtlose verliehen wird, der Sicherheitsgurt also um eine (vorgebbare) Länge, beispielsweise um 30 oder 40 cm, verlängert wird. Der Gassack ist nun so angeordnet und ausgeformt, daß er mit zunehmendem Volumen den Sicherheitsgurt erfaßt oder fängt und diesen von der Anlageposition an der Person nach außen hin abhebt. Dabei wird die Gurtlose des Sicherheitsgurtes aufgezehrt, so daß der Gassack im vollaufgeblasenen Zustand den Sicherheitsgurt trotz der zuvor verliehenen Gurtlose wieder spannt. Der Sicherheitsgurt seinerseits hindert nun den Gassack an einem seitlichen auswärts gerichteten Auspendeln, und zwar so, daß der Kopf und der Kopf-Thorax-Bereich auch nach Berührung mit dem Gassack innerhalb der Konturen des Fahrzeuges verbleibt.In other words, the system provides that, immediately after the triggering signal for the airbag module has been generated, the seat belt is given a belt looseness that can be specified depending on the vehicle type, that is, the seat belt is given a (specifiable) length, for example by 30 or 40 cm, is extended. The airbag is now arranged and shaped in such a way that it grips or catches the seat belt with increasing volume and lifts it outwards from the person's contact position. The seatbelt of the seat belt is consumed, so that the airbag, when fully inflated, tightens the seatbelt again despite the previously given seatbelt. The seat belt, in turn, now prevents the gas bag from swinging sideways outwards, in such a way that the head and the head-thorax area remain within the contours of the vehicle even after contact with the gas bag.
Der Gassack kann zur Durchführung des Fangvorganges des Sicherheitsgurtes beispielsweise eine Art V-Form aufweisen, die nach schräg oben hin geöffnet ist und zwei seitliche Schenkel aufweist. Der Sicherheitsgurt wird dann durch die beiden Schenkel des Gassackes an der Basis des V-förmigen Gassackes zur Anlage kommen. Die angesprochene V-Form ist allerdings nur eine ganz spezielle Ausführungsform. Wesentlich ist die Abstimmung zwischen dem Volumen des Gassackes und der zu verleihenden Gurtlose. Dies sind die beiden Parameter, mittels derer das System so eingestellt werden kann, daß der Sicherheitsgurt selbst den aufgeblasenen Gassack innerhalb der Fahrzeugkonturen hält.To carry out the catching process of the seat belt, the gas bag can have, for example, a type of V-shape which is open obliquely at the top and has two lateral legs. The seat belt will then come into contact with the two legs of the airbag at the base of the V-shaped airbag. The V shape mentioned is, however, only a very special embodiment. What is essential is the coordination between the volume of the airbag and the strapless to be lent. These are the two parameters by means of which the system can be adjusted so that the seat belt itself keeps the inflated airbag within the contours of the vehicle.
Der zweite Lösungsvorschlag betrifft nun den Fall, daß der Sicherheitsgurt nicht mehr in der Fahrzeugstruktur verankert ist, sondern im Fahrzeugsitz integriert ist. In diesem Falle braucht der Sicherheitsgurt nicht mehr gefangen zu werden. Es wird nämlich vorgeschlagen, daß der Gassack so angeordnet und eine solche Form aufweist, daß er im befüllten Zustand den Raum zwischen dem sofort nach dem Auftreten des Auslösesignals mit einer Gurtlose versehenen Sicherheitsgurt und der Person weitgehend ausfüllt und die Gurtlose aufzehrt, so daß der Sicherheitsgurt den Gassack in dessen vollaufgeblasenem Zustand an einem seitlichen, auswärts gerichteten Auspendeln hindert, derart, daß der Kopf und ggf. der Kopf/Thorax-Bereich der Person nach Berührung mit dem Gassack die Konturen der Fahrgastzelle des Kraftfahrzeuges im wesentlichen nicht verläßt.The second proposed solution relates to the case where the seat belt is no longer anchored in the vehicle structure but is integrated in the vehicle seat. In this case, the seat belt no longer needs to be caught. It is namely proposed that the gas bag be arranged and such Form has that, in the filled state, it largely fills the space between the seat belt provided with a seat belt immediately after the trigger signal has occurred and the person and consumes the seat belt, so that the seat belt in its fully inflated state swings out on a lateral, outward-facing pendulum prevents such that the head and possibly the head / thorax area of the person after contact with the gas bag does not essentially leave the contours of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle.
Besonders bevorzugt wird in dem vorerwähnten Fall die Anordnung des Gassackes im Bereich der Austrittsstelle des Sicherheitsgurtes aus der Sitzlehne. An der Austrittsstelle ist üblicherweise ein Blendring, durch den hindurch der Gurt geführt ist, angeordnet. Mit diesem Blendring kann der Gassack vernäht sein, so daß nach Auslösung des Airbagmoduls dieser Ring aus seiner Halterung in der Sitzlehne weggesprengt wird. Durch die Formgebung des Gassackes kann vorgegeben sein, daß der Blendring beispielsweise nach vorne weggesprengt wird. Dieser Blendring umschließt aber weiterhin den Sicherheitsgurt, so daß es - wie erwähnt - eines Einfangen des Gurtes durch den Gassack nicht bedarf.In the aforementioned case, the arrangement of the gas bag in the region of the exit point of the seat belt from the seat back is particularly preferred. A blind ring through which the belt is guided is usually arranged at the exit point. The airbag can be sewn with this blind ring, so that after the airbag module is triggered, this ring is blown away from its holder in the seat back. The shape of the gas bag can dictate that the blind ring is blown away, for example, forward. However, this blind ring still encloses the seat belt, so that - as mentioned - the belt does not need to be caught by the gas bag.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt beider Lösungsvorschläge ist die Verleihung der Gurtlose. Diese ist bevorzugt vorgebbar, also steuerbar. Es ist aber auch denkbar, diejenige Gurtlose heranzuziehen, die durch den Seitenaufprall ohnehin aufgrund der Intrusion der B-Säule in das Fahrzeuginnere entsteht. Letzteres trifft freilich nur bei Sicherheitsgurten zu, die mit der Struktur des Fahrzeugs verankert sind. Bevorzugt wird allerdings die vorgabbare Gurtlose: Üblicherweise verläuft der Sicherheitsgurt in einem Kraftfahrzeug bekannterweise von einem Gurtaufroller über die B-Säule und dem D-Ring (am oberen Umlenkpunkt) über die Brust des Kraftfahrzeuginsassen hin zum Gurtschloß, wenn der Gurt an der Struktur des Fahrzeugs verankert ist. Beim sitzintegrierten Sicherheitsgurt tritt er aus der Sitzlehne heraus und verläuft über die Brust des Kraftfahrzeuginsassen zum Gurtschloß. Auch der sitzintegrierte Sicherheitsgurt verfügt über einen Gurtaufroller, der im unteren Sitzlehnenbereich angeordnet sein kann. Gemäß einem erfindungsgemäßen Vorschlag ist vorgesehen, daß das passive Rückhaltesystem einen Aktuator aufweist, welcher über den Gurtaufroller des Sicherheitsgurtes diesem durch Deaktivierung seines Blockiermechanismus sofort nach Auftreten des Auslösesignals, womit das Aufblasen des Gassackes bewirkt wird, die vorgebbare Gurtlose verleiht und danach den Blockiermechanismus des Gurtaufrollers wieder aktiviert. Der Aktuator kann ein elektronisches Stellglied sein. Klar ist, daß alle diese Aktionen innerhalb der kürzesten Zeit ablaufen müssen, also beispielsweise im Bereich von 10 bis 30 msec.An important aspect of both proposed solutions is the award of the strapless. This can preferably be predefined, that is to say controllable. However, it is also conceivable to use the strapless that is caused by the side impact anyway due to the intrusion of the B-pillar into the vehicle interior. The latter, of course, only applies to seat belts that are anchored to the structure of the vehicle. However, the predeterminable seat belt is preferred: As is known, the seat belt in a motor vehicle usually runs from a seat belt retractor over the B-pillar and the D-ring (at the upper deflection point) over the chest of the motor vehicle occupant to the belt buckle when the belt is attached to the structure of the vehicle is anchored. With the seat-integrated seat belt, it emerges from the seat back and runs over the chest of the vehicle occupant to the belt buckle. The seat-integrated seat belt also has a belt retractor that can be arranged in the lower seat back area. According to a proposal according to the invention, it is provided that the passive restraint system has an actuator which, via the seat belt retractor of the seat belt, deactivates its blocking mechanism immediately after the trigger signal occurs, which causes the airbag to inflate, which gives the preselectable belt slack and then the blocking mechanism of the seat belt retractor reactivated. The actuator can be an electronic actuator. It is clear that all of these actions must take place within the shortest time, for example in the range from 10 to 30 msec.
Die Erfindung gestattet es gemäß weiterer vorteilhafter Ausführungsformen, daß der Gassack in der Struktur des Fahrzeuges integriert ist, also beispielsweise in der Innenverkleidung der Fahrzeugtür, aber auch, daß er im Fahrzeugsitz integriert ist. Letzteres wird besonders bevorzugt, wenn auch der Sicherheitsgurt im Sitz integriert ist, da damit die erläuterte Funktion des Blendringes hinsichtlich der Führung des Sicherheitsgurtes gewährleistet ist.According to further advantageous embodiments, the invention allows the gas bag to be integrated in the structure of the vehicle, for example in the interior trim of the vehicle door, but also to be integrated in the vehicle seat. The latter is particularly preferred if the seat belt is also integrated in the seat, since this ensures the explained function of the blind ring with regard to the guidance of the seat belt.
Die Erfindung wird anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß der Zeichnungsfiguren näher erläutert. Hierbei zeigt:The invention is explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment according to the drawing figures. Here shows:
Figuren 1 bis 6 die zeitliche Abfolge der Reaktion des Rückhaltesystems innerhalb eines Fahrzeuges nach Auftreten eines Seitenaufpralls, jeweils schematisch von vorne dargestellt, undFigures 1 to 6, the time sequence of the reaction of the restraint system within a vehicle after the occurrence of a side impact, each shown schematically from the front, and
Figur 7 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Situation entsprechendFigure 7 is a perspective view of the situation
Figur 6.Figure 6.
In allen Zeichnungsfiguren sind dieselben Teile mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen. Dargestellt ist ein passives Rückhaltesystem mit einem im Fahrzeugsitz 2 integrierten Gassack 1 sowie mit einem in der Struktur des Fahrzeugs verankerten Sicherheitsgurt 5.The same parts are provided with the same reference symbols in all drawing figures. A passive restraint system is shown with an airbag 1 integrated in the vehicle seat 2 and with a seat belt 5 anchored in the structure of the vehicle.
In Figur 1 dargestellt ist die Situation im Kraftfahrzeuginneren kurz, d.h. ca. 10 msec nach dem Eintritt des Aufpralls auf die Fahrerseite. Das Auslösesignal für den Gasgenerator ist bereits generiert worden, welcher daraufhin mit der Befüllung des Gassackes 1 begonnen hat. Die auf dem Sitz sitzende Person 6 ist zusätzlich über den Sicherheitsgurt 5 gesichert. Die erwähnte Gurtlose ist in dieser Situation noch nicht erkennbar.The situation inside the motor vehicle is shown briefly in FIG. approx. 10 msec after the impact on the driver's side. The trigger signal for the gas generator has already been generated, which has then started filling the gas bag 1. The person 6 sitting on the seat is additionally secured via the seat belt 5. The mentioned strapless is not yet recognizable in this situation.
In Figur 2 hingegen ist dargestellt, wie dem Sicherheitsgurt 5 eine Gurtlose verliehen worden ist, indem der Gassack 1 , der gerade aufgeblasen wird, den aufgrund eines Mechanismus zu diesem Zeitpunkt gegen ein Ausrollen nicht mehr blockierten Gurt für eine vorgebbare Zeitspanne auszieht, bevor der Blockiermechanismus des Gurtaufrollers wieder aktiviert wird. Das Volumen des Gassackes 1 hat gegenüber der Figur 1 durch weitere Befüllung mit Gas zugenommen. Im weiteren zeitlichen Verlauf (Figur 3) kommt der Gassack zur Anlage an den Sicherheitsgurt 5 und fängt ihn in einem V-förmigen Ausschnitt 3. Dies führt dazu, daß der Sicherheitsgurt 5 von der Anlageposition an der Person 6 abgehoben wird (Figur 3, 4). Etwa im Zeitpunkt, der in Figur 5 dargestellt ist, ist der Gassack auf sein maximales Volumen aufgeblasen. In diesem Zeitpunkt wird der Blockiermechanismus des Gurtaufrollers wieder aktiviert und der Gurt 5 ist wieder gestrafft.On the other hand, FIG. 2 shows how the seat belt 5 has been given a belt slack by the gas bag 1, which is being inflated, pulling out the belt, which is no longer blocked due to a mechanism at this time against rolling out, for a predeterminable period of time before the blocking mechanism the retractor is activated again. The volume of the gas bag 1 has increased compared to FIG. 1 by further filling with gas. In the further course of time (FIG. 3), the gas bag comes to rest against the seat belt 5 and catches it in a V-shaped cutout 3. This leads to the seat belt 5 being lifted off the seat position on the person 6 (FIGS. 3, 4 ). At about the time shown in FIG. 5, the gas bag is inflated to its maximum volume. At this time, the locking mechanism of the belt retractor is activated again and the belt 5 is tightened again.
Der Kopf 7 der Person 6 bewegt sich aufgrund der herrschenden Kräfte in Richtung auf den Gassack 1 zu, wo er schließlich hineintaucht (Figur 6). In diesem Moment muß das Rückhaltesystem seine maximale Schutzwirkung ausüben, d.h. die Gurtlose ist vollkommen verzehrt aufgrund des Volumens des Gassackes zwischen dem Fahrzeugsitz 2 und dem Gurt 5. Die sichere Fangfunktion des Gassackes ist in dem abgebildeten Ausführungsbeispiel gewährleistet durch die etwas schräg nach oben weisende V-Form (Figur 7) des aufgeblasenen Gassackes. Die Gurtlose sowie der Gassack 1 müssen so aufeinander abgestimmt sein, daß dieser die Fahrgastzelle 8 im wesentlichen nicht verläßt, d.h., daß der Sicherheitsgurt 5 den Gassack 1 davor bewahrt, eine Auspendelbewegung nach außen hin auszuführen.The head 7 of the person 6 moves due to the prevailing forces in the direction of the gas bag 1, where it finally immerses (Figure 6). At this moment, the restraint system must exert its maximum protective effect, ie the strapless is completely consumed due to the volume of the gas bag between the vehicle seat 2 and the belt 5. The safe catching function of the gas bag is ensured in the illustrated embodiment by the slightly obliquely pointing upwards V Shape (Figure 7) of inflated gas bag. The belt loops and the gas bag 1 must be coordinated with one another in such a way that the latter does not essentially leave the passenger compartment 8, ie that the seat belt 5 prevents the gas bag 1 from performing an oscillating movement outwards.
Durch das erfindungsgemäße System wird erreicht, daß der ohnehin in jedem Kraftfahrzeug vorhandene Sicherheitsgurt 5 als Rückhalteelement für den Gassack 1 fungiert, so daß der Kopf-Bereich der Person 6 ebenfalls im wesentlichen innerhalb der Fahrgastzelle 8 verbleibt. It is achieved by the system according to the invention that the seat belt 5, which is present in every motor vehicle anyway, acts as a restraining element for the airbag 1, so that the head region of the person 6 also remains essentially within the passenger compartment 8.

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1. Passives Rückhaltesystem für ein Kraftfahrzeug, aufweisend wenigstens ein einem Fahrzeugsitz (2) zugeordnetes Airbagmodul zum seitlichen Schutz des Kopfes und ggf. des Kopf-Thoraxbereiches einer in dem Fahrzeugsitz (2) sitzenden, mittels eines in der Struktur des Fahrzeugs verankerten Sicherheitsgurtes (5) als zusätzliche passive Rückhaltekomponente gesicherten Person (6) mit wenigstens einem Gasgenerator und einem Gassack (1), in den der Gasgenerator auf ein Auslösesignal hin schlagartig Gas einleitet, bei dem der Gassack (1) so angeordnet ist und eine solche Form aufweist, daß er den Sicherheitsgurt (5), dem sofort nach dem Auftreten des Auslösesignals eine Gurtlose verliehen wird, fängt, ihn aus der Anlageposition an der Person (6) heraus abhebt und mit zunehmendem Volumen die Gurtlose aufzehrt, so daß der Sicherheitsgurt (5) den Gassack (1) in dessen voll aufgeblasenem Zustand an einem seitlichen, auswärts gerichteten Auspendeln hindert, derart, daß der Kopibereich der Person (6) nach Berührung mit dem Gassack (1) die Konturen der Fahrgastzelle (8) des Kraftfahrzeuges im wesentlichen nicht verläßt.1. Passive restraint system for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one airbag module assigned to a vehicle seat (2) for lateral protection of the head and possibly the head-thorax area of a seat belt (5) seated in the vehicle seat (2) and anchored in the structure of the vehicle ) as an additional passive restraint component secured person (6) with at least one gas generator and a gas bag (1), into which the gas generator suddenly initiates gas upon a trigger signal, in which the gas bag (1) is arranged and has such a shape that he catches the seat belt (5), which is awarded a seat belt immediately after the trigger signal occurs, lifts it out of the contact position on the person (6) and consumes the seat belt with increasing volume, so that the seat belt (5) catches the gas bag (1) in its fully inflated state prevents lateral outward swinging such that the copy area de r person (6) essentially does not leave the contours of the passenger compartment (8) of the motor vehicle after contact with the gas bag (1).
2. Passives Rückhaltesystem für ein Kraftfahrzeug, aufweisend wenigstens ein einem Fahrzeugsitz (2) zugeordnetes Airbagmodul zum seitlichen Schutz des Kopfes und ggf. des Kopf-Thoraxbereiches einer in dem Fahrzeugsitz (2) sitzenden, mittels eines in dem Kraftfahrzeugsitz (2) integrierten Sicherheitsgurtes als zusätzliche passive Rückhaltekomponente gesicherten Person (6) mit wenigstens einem Gasgenerator und einem Gassack, in den der Gasgenerator auf ein Auslösesignal hin schlagartig Gas einleitet, bei dem der Gassack so angeordnet ist und eine solche Form aufweist, daß er im befüllten Zustand den Raum zwischen dem sofort nach dem Auftreten des Auslösesignals mit einer Gurtlose versehenen Sicherheitsgurt und der Person weitgehend ausfüllt und die Gurtlose aufzehrt, so daß der Sicherheitsgurt den Gassack (1) in dessen voll aufgeblasenem Zustand an einem seitlichen, auswärts gerichteten Auspendeln hindert, derart, daß der Kopfbereich der Person (6) nach Berührung mit dem Gassack (1) die Konturen der Fahrgastzelle (8) des Kraftfahrzeuges im wesentlichen nicht verläßt.2. Passive restraint system for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one airbag module assigned to a vehicle seat (2) for the lateral protection of the head and possibly the head-thorax area of a seat in the vehicle seat (2) by means of a seat belt integrated in the motor vehicle seat (2) additional passive restraint component secured person (6) with at least one gas generator and a gas bag, in which the gas generator suddenly initiates gas upon a trigger signal, in which the gas bag is arranged and has such a shape that it filled the space between the immediately after the occurrence of the trigger signal with a seat belt provided with a seat belt and the person largely fills up and the seat belt seat is exhausted, so that the seat belt fully fits the gas bag (1) inflated state prevents lateral, outward swinging, such that the head region of the person (6) essentially does not leave the contours of the passenger compartment (8) of the motor vehicle after contact with the gas bag (1).
3. Passives Rückhaltesystem nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, welches einen Aktuator aufweist, welcher über den Gurtaufroller des betreffenden Sicherheitsgurtes (5) diesem durch Deaktivierung seines Blockiermechanismus sofort nach Auftreten des Auslösesignals die Gurtlose verleiht und danach den Blockiermechanismus des Gurtaufrollers wieder aktiviert.3. Passive restraint system according to claim 1 or 2, which has an actuator which, via the belt retractor of the relevant safety belt (5), gives this to the seat belt by deactivating its blocking mechanism immediately after the trigger signal occurs, and then activates the blocking mechanism of the belt retractor again.
4. Passives Rückhaltesystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, bei dem der Gassack (1) in der Struktur des Fahrzeuges integriert ist.4. Passive restraint system according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the gas bag (1) is integrated in the structure of the vehicle.
5. Passives Rückhaltesystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 , bei dem der Gassack (1) in dem Fahrzeugsitz (2) integriert ist. 5. Passive restraint system according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the gas bag (1) in the vehicle seat (2) is integrated.
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